Dry Shade

California Native Plants for Dry Shade:

When landscaping unirrigated shady areas, such as under oak trees, you will enjoy a much greater success level by choosing the appropriate plant material. Here is a list of various drought-tolerant plants to select from to add just the right touch to that dark spot. It is more practical to use mixed accent plantings in understories rather than a single ground cover in most cases. Shade gardening lends itself well to different aesthetic situations. Use the light and shadow patterns to create other effects. Consider using grey-green foliage in dark areas to lighten up the area and add depth.***Remember, when planting under and around mature oaks, it is best to leave the area inside the dripline (under the canopy) free of vegetation and covered with the natural leaf mulch. This shady spot can be an excellent opportunity to add a statue, birdbath, or other garden art to your landscape.

Annuals

• Tree of Life Nursery’s Shade Mix (misc. species)

Perennial groundcovers

Grasses

Shrubs

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